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Thoughts on careers, leadership, and growth

Practical insights for engineers navigating career transitions, leadership, and the moments when you’re figuring out what comes next.

Katherine Cook 8/14/26 Katherine Cook 8/14/26

Down to Get Up

Sometimes getting knocked down is exactly what helps you figure out what you really want. When work has eroded your confidence or sense of self-worth, rebuilding starts with asking yourself what you want next.

Katherine Cook 8/12/26 Katherine Cook 8/12/26

Banishing Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome often shows up when you're stretching beyond what's comfortable. Learn how to move through self-doubt, recognize your strengths, and keep growing anyway.

Katherine Cook 8/11/26 Katherine Cook 8/11/26

Saying I Don't Know

The journey to your ideal career doesn't begin with a five-year plan. Sometimes it begins with the courage to admit you don't know how to get there.

Katherine Cook 8/4/26 Katherine Cook 8/4/26

Student and Teacher

Everyone is your student and your teacher. Everyday interactions offer unexpected lessons, while your own experiences can teach and inspire others.

Katherine Cook 7/28/26 Katherine Cook 7/28/26

New Job Advice

Starting a new job comes with excitement and anxiety. Remember that the awkward, overwhelming phase is temporary, and you're building the future version of yourself.

Katherine Cook 4/2/25 Katherine Cook 4/2/25

What Story Are You Telling Yourself?

The stories we tell ourselves can shape how we see our experiences. What happens when we question those stories and choose to see what we can learn from them?